2 h. ago Liverpool transfer spending to smash £220m barrier with moves after Florian Wirtz

Liverpool have finally agreed a £116million deal - with £100m up front and guaranteed - to sign Germany star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and the Reds spending isn't done there

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2 h. ago Florian Wirtz transfer: When £116m star should make Liverpool debut after agreeing deal

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz when the transfer window reopens on Monday, with the Reds set to pay a total of £116million for the Germany star

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3 h. ago Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa

Thomas Frank could move for former club’s main strikersSpurs file legal claim against Ineos over sponsorship dealTottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank’s former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike-partner Yoane Wissa to north London.Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals in last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Brentford value the 25-year-old at more than £60m but are not expected to stand in his way if they can agree a deal, with Mbeumo previously thought to favour a move to Old Trafford. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago James Milner set to chase Premier League record after agreeing new Brighton deal

The midfielder will extend his career into a 24th season as he closes in on Gareth Barry’s appearance record

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5 h. ago Real Madrid announce signing of wonderkid Franco Mastantuono from River Plate

Los Blancos have agreed to a deal worth €45m for the highly rated 17-year-old

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6 h. ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Spurs sue Ineos and Club World Cup news – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email WillThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

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6 h. ago Cyriel Dessers on brink of Rangers transfer exit as striker agrees deal with AEK Athens

The Nigeria hitman has shaken hands on a deal with the Greek giants and now it’s up to Rangers to agree a transfer fee

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7 h. ago Trump warns Iran next attacks will be MORE brutal with chilling ultimatum after Israel's hit on nuclear sites sparks WWIII fears

President Donald Trump is threatening Iran to agree to a nuclear deal or face further attacks that will be 'even more brutal' following Israel 's shock attack on its nuclear and military facilities.

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8 h. ago The next attacks will be even MORE brutal, Trump warns Iran after Israel wiped out its military leadership and hit nuclear sites from secret drone base

US president Donald Trump has threateningly told Iran to agree to a nuclear deal or face further attacks that will be 'even more brutal', following Israel's shock attack

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8 h. ago Florian Wirtz transfer details as Liverpool agree record deal to finally land top target

Liverpool have finally agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz in a British-record deal that will see the 22-year-old German head to Anfield this summer

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8 h. ago Trump says 'I gave Iran chance after chance' and says regime hardliners 'spoke bravely

US president Donald Trump has threateningly told Iran to agree to a nuclear deal or face more 'death and destruction', following Israel's shock attack on its nuclear and military facilities. 

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9 h. ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Club World Cup, Frank’s emotional farewell – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email YaraThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

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9 h. ago Liverpool 'reach agreement' for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz in British record deal

The deal could become a British transfer record if add-ons are activated

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9 h. ago Liverpool agree potential British record deal for Florian Wirtz

The Reds are set to pay an initial £100million for the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker, with a further £16m in possible add-ons.

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9 h. ago Liverpool agree £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz

Fee of £100m plus £16m add-ons is possible British recordCoveted playmaker will seal move when window reopensLiverpool have agreed a club-record deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Premier League champions will pay a guaranteed £100m for the coveted Germany international, plus potential add-ons of £16m that would make Wirtz the most expensive British transfer of all time.Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, has been engaged in negotiations for the attacking midfielder for several weeks and a deal was finally struck on Friday morning. Leverkusen had wanted €150m (£127.6m) for the 22-year-old, who had also attracted interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid, but made it clear to the German club that Anfield was his preferred destination. He will undergo a medical in the coming days and finalise the transfer once the window reopens next week. Personal terms have already been agreed, with Wirtz understood to have rejected more lucrative off...

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9 h. ago Liverpool agree £116m Florian Wirtz transfer to set new British transfer record

Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a mega deal that will see Florian Wirtz move to Merseyside in a British record deal for the Premier League champions

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10 h. ago Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club afloat

Energy drinks company will take on £39m debtsTakeover plan involves club staying at Kingston ParkRed Bull has agreed a deal to buy Newcastle Falcons which includes a commitment to keep the club in the city and will ensure the Premiership remains a 10-team competition next season.Newcastle have been for sale for over a year, with owner Semore Kurdi no longer willing to fund multimillion-pound annual losses, leading to fears they could become the fourth Premiership club to go bust in the last two years after Wasps, Worcester and London Irish. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Friday’s briefing: Thomas Frank appointed new Tottenham manager

Tottenham finally agreed a deal to appoint Thomas Frank, while the Young Lions impressed.

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20 h. ago Israel 'plans to hit Iran nukes in days': US warns of imminent strike after Tehran breaches weapons pledge

Strikes could take place without US support amid fears Washington could agree to a deal with Iran that falls short of ending all nuclear enrichment, with a fresh round of talks expected on Sunday.

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28 h. ago Transfer roundup: De Bruyne joins Napoli as Manchester City agree deal for Nypan

Nypan in line to sign from Rosenborg for £12.4mOlympiakos striker Kostoulas has Brighton medicalKevin De Bruyne has completed his move to Napoli on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The midfielder, who turns 34 this month, joins the Serie A champions three days after scoring a late winner for Belgium against Wales.De Bruyne was greeted by excited fans chanting “Kevin” when he arrived for his medical and Napoli’s social media posts announcing the deal included one showing him on a throne wearing a crowd, with a Napoli shield by his right hand and a sword to his left. “King Kev is here,” the club wrote. Continue reading...

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